At McCann FitzGerald, we are a group of committed and passionate people who together create the strength of our firm. We combine world-class legal thinking with a human approach, to create advantage and unlock potential for our clients. We work collaboratively, bringing the best people and teams together to solve complex issues, seize opportunities, and create better outcomes for clients. The expectations of our clients, the competitive marketplace and our own ambitions have grown consistently over recent years. To ensure that we have the right structures in place to support the achievement of our goals we are currently recruiting for an Associate to join our Corporate Group, with a focus on public company (PLC) matters. The Team advises a significant number of listed Irish PLCs on an ongoing basis and is regularly involved on the most high-profile corporate transactions in Ireland (including advising Abbvie on its $63 billion acquisition of Allergan and WestRock on its $20 billion combination with Smurfit Kappa). This is an opportunity to grow your career in a firm with a culture of teamwork and mutual support and offers a path to further career progression. The successful candidate will form part of a high performing team which advises on the full range of corporate transactions and arrangements, but with a particular focus on the following: Key Responsibilities Public and private M&A. Shareholder activism and disputes. Corporate redomiciliations, reorganisations, schemes of arrangement and restructurings. This role can either be based in Dublin or London. Requirements The successful candidate will have: 1-5 years post qualification experience in corporate law, ideally with specific experience in public company work Be qualified as a solicitor in Ireland or another common law jurisdiction An excellent academic background Excellent communication and analytical skills A high degree of commercial awareness Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills; the ability to manage a busy workload and client needs on a consistent basis Our Offer Hybrid working options Pension and healthcare contributions Life assurance and income protection cover Relocation assistance (for those joining from overseas) A great working environment A lively sports and social club Applications: To apply for this role, please email careers@mccannfitzgerald.com with your CV and, for a confidential discussion or for more information, please contact Eimear Power (Recruitment Manager) on +353 1 607 12 92 #J-18808-Ljbffr
